501 Ridge Ave is a 1,595 square foot house on a 10,000 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 05, 1996 for $86,000. Based on Redfin's Bessemer data, we estimate the home's value is $150,490.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
10,000 sq ftLot Size
$94Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$150,490
$64K since sold in September 1996$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 27.2% higher than the average sale price ($118K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Single-Family District
To provide for low density single-family housing free from other uses which are incompatible with the character of this district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Golf related
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,329
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Brick/Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BESS C I & LD CO 1ST ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,595
Building Sq. Ft: 2,924
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BEG AT NE INTER OF RIDGE AVE & 5TH STREET THENCE N 80 FT E 125 FT S 80 FT W 125 FT TO P O B BEING PART OF LOTS 15 & 16 BLK 490 BESSEMER COAL IRON & LAND CO 1ST ADD TO WEST LAKE HIGHLAND
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 300
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,000
Legal Lot Number: 15
Legal Block Number: 490
Municipality Name: BESSEMER
Acres: 0.2296
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 80
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: BESSEMER
Tax Area: BESSEMER
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,595
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Jefferson County
APN: 38 00 17 1 004 006.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westhills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Bessemer City Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Bessemer City High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
36% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$143,000 – $174,000
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